[recipe] Minted Melon Salad ~ vegan

[Guest guest]

This recipe makes a large amount, so if you

are going to a potluck gathering or having

guests over it is really a nice cool summery

treat to serve with or after dinner.

The leftovers don't last long in this house...

 

Minted Melon Salad

 

1 cup water

3/4 cup sugar

3 Tbs lime juice

1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh mint

Pinch of salt

5 cups cubed watermelon

1 medium canteloupe, cut into cubes

1 medium honeydew, cut into cubes

2 medium peaches, sliced

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

 

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar,

lime juice, mint and salt; bring to a boil. Boil for

two minutes; remove from the heat. Cover and

cool syrup completely. In a large bowl, combine

watermelon, canteloupe, honeydew, peaches,

and blueberries; add syrup and toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring

occasionally. Drain before serving.

Yield: 12 to 14 servings

 

~ PT ~

 

The true man sings

gladly in the bright day,

sings loudly of May -

fair-aspected season.

~ John Matthews, " From the Isles of Dream "